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***************************** PageSetter **********************************
* *
* Thank you for purchasing PageSetter *
* *
* the DeskTop Publishing Tool for your AMIGA *
* *
* © 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Gold Disk Inc. *
* *
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*** To make a hard copy of this file procede as follows: ***
*** ***
*** double click on the "System" drawer. ***
*** double click on the "CLI" icon. ***
*** type: copy :Click_Me to prt: ***
*** type: endcli ***
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Getting Started
---------------
Before you begin using PageSetter you should make a backup copy of the
original disk and store it in a safe place. To do this simply click once
on the PageSetter disk icon (it should then be highlighted). Then chose
"Duplicate" from the WorkBench menu and follow the instructions. If you
are working from the Command Line Interface (CLI) simply type:
DiskCopy df0: to df0: (if you have a single drive system)
or
DiskCopy df0: to df1: (if you have an external 3 1/2" drive)
and follow the instructions.
Please note that PageSetter is distributed on a disk which is not copy
protected. We are relying on you not to distribute copies of this disk and
manual. Remember that quality software development takes a lot of time and
energy. Software "piracy" (read: theft) robs these software authors of the
fruits of their labour as well as contributing to higher software prices.
While the disk is being duplicated take the time to fill in your owner
registration card. This will allow Gold Disk Inc. to keep you informed
about the latest changes and upgrades to PageSetter, as well as to provide
you with better product support. Gold Disk Inc. will also be issuing a
newsletter periodically with application notes and suggestions. If you
haven't sent in the registration card, we can't send out this to you.
Using PageSetter
----------------
To run PageSetter from the Workbench simply double click on the
PageSetter icon. If you want to alter a previously saved document then
open the drawer containing the document (the drawer "Documents" is provided
for this purpose) and double click on the document. PageSetter will then
run and the selected document will be automatically loaded into PageSetter.
If you prefer to work from the Command Line Interface (CLI) you should
click on the "System" drawer and the double click on the "CLI" icon. You
can then run PageSetter by typing "PageSetter" followed by RETURN or by
typing "PageSetter docname" to automatically load a document. Note that
you should include the directory name in "docname" to ensure that the
system knows where to find it. If you would like PageSetter to boot to the
CLI automatically then type "Rename s:startup-sequence to
s:WB_startup-sequence" then "Rename s:CLI_startup-sequence to
s:startup_sequence".
Alternate KeyMaps
-----------------
PageSetter is distributed on a V1.2 Workbench disk and fully supports
the alternate keymaps for users outside of the United States and Canada.
To install a keymap other than that set on the disk proceed as follows:
1) double click on the "System" drawer icon.
2) single click on the "SetMap" icon
3) chose "Info" from the "WorkBench" menu.
4) click "ADD" to the right of "TOOL TYPES", click in the string requester
and type "KEYMAP=xxx" where "xxx" is the name of the keymap desired
(see the documentation supplied with the V1.2 software for a list of
keymaps available).
5) click on the "SAVE" gadget.
6) finally, double click on the "SetMap" icon to install the new KayMap.
From now on, when you boot the PageSetter disk the keymap you have chosen
will be used. Note that you still have access to many of the other
alternate characters by appropriate "ALT" key combinations. Consult your
system documentation, or just experiment to find out what these keys are.
Contents of disk
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PageSetter - This is the main Page Layout program. The operation of
PageSetter in described in detail in the PageSetter User's
Guide.
PagePrint - This is a utility program which will allow you to print
documents saved by PageSetter without the need to run
PageSetter itself. Since PagePrint is a much smaller
program, this will allow you to easily print a document in
the background while running other applications. This
program will print all of the pages in the document in
order of page number. If you wish to print selected pages
from your document simply hit ESC when prompted to set the
paper to the top of the paper. This will skip printing of
the current page and allow you to proceed to the
particular page that you want.
* If you find that printing a document from within the main PageSetter
program (from the "Department" menu) results in the printing of a
strip approx. 1.5" (about 4 cm.) and then skips some space (or
ejects the page) you will have to use PagePrint to print you
document in it's final form. This is due to an undocumented
"feature" of the printer.device and will be corrected in a future
release of the operating system. If you have any difficulties in
this regard please do not hesitate to call Gold Disk, or write to us
at the address given below.
PageIFF - This is another utlity program which will output your
document in the form of an IFF graphics file. Each page
of the document will be put into a seperate file with the
name "<prefix>.IFF###" where <prefix> is a string chosen
by you and ### is the page number within the document. As
with PagePrint you may skip a page simply by hitting ESC
when prompted. Note that the files written by PageIFF
could be relatively large (up to 95,000 bytes for an 8.5"
x 11" page) and may use a lot of disk space. Most Amiga
graphics programs can read picture files up to only
640x200 pixels (or 640x400 in interlace mode). This
corresponds to a page size of about 5.75" x 2.75" (5.75" x
5.5" in interlace mode).
* Both PagePrint and PageIFF can be run from Workbench or the CLI. To
run them from Workbench click on the document icon and, while
holding down the SHIFT key, double click on the PagePrint or PageIFF
icon. To run them from the CLI simply type: PagePrint <docname>
where <docname> is the name of the document you wish to print.
Click_Me - This file.
Preferences - The WorkBench Preferences program. Use this to change the
preferences to allow the Amiga to use your printer. The
disk is supplied with the Epson printer driver set up so
if you have a different printer you should run Preferences
and change the printer to suit your needs before printing
any douments.
In addition to these program files, the following drawers are present on
the disk: (they do not all have Workbench Icons so may not be visible on
the Workbench)
1) Drawers used directly by PageSetter:
Documents - This drawer is set up for your convenience to contain your
documents. You may, of course, save your documents to the
drawer of your choice.
ClipArt - This drawer contains the ClipArt supplied with PageSetter.
The graphic editor will automatically look here for your
ClipArt unless you tell it otherwise. The ClipArt is
supplied on 13 screens lised below. See the PageSetter
User's Guide for reproductions of these ClipArt files.
celebrate circles critters flowers
food holidays misc misc 2
sports toys xmas xmas 2
amiga.pic
fonts - This drawer contains the fonts which PageSetter uses.
The fonts available on this disk are listed below:
typeface: | sizes available (pts.)
----------+--------------------------
ruby | 8 12 15
sapphire | 14 19
opal | 9 12
garnet | 9 16
diamond | 12 20
emerald | 17 20
topaz | 11 (+ 8 9 in ROM)
If you wish to use other fonts (such as FontSet 1) you
must copy them into this drawer (consult the documentation
with the fonts) or from the CLI type:
assign fonts: fontdir
where "fontdir" is the full name of the directory
containing the desired fonts.
devs - This directory contains (among other things) the drivers for
the various printer supported by Amiga Preferences. These
printers are listed below:
Canon_PJ-1080A
CBM_MPS1000
EpsonQ EpsonX[CBM_MPS-1250]
HP_DeskJet HP_LaserJet HP_PaintJet HP_ThinkJet
ImagewriterII
Okidata_293I
Toshiba_P351C Toshiba_P351SX
Please see the Amiga User Guides for more details on which
driver is appropriate for your printer. In addition many
printer drivers for printers not in this list are available
through user's groups and from you local dealer. If you
are having difficulty finding a driver please contact
your Amiga dealer or write to Gold Disk and we will try to
provide you with one.
2) Drawers used by AmigaDOS or WorkBench:
The following drawers are the standard Workbench drawers and are required
by the Amiga operating system. Consult the Amiga User Guides and the
AmigaDOS User's Manual for more details on the use of the contents of these
drawers.
Trashcan \
System \ these have icons visible from the WorkBench.
Empty /
Expansion /
c \
l \
s > these can only be accessed from the CLI.
t /
libs /
Disk Space
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In order to fit the entire PageSetter system onto a single disk we have
had to remove some of the less useful commands from the c: directory. THIS
WILL IN NO WAY AFFECT THE OPPERATION OF PAGESETTER. However, if you are
more comfortable with the Command Line Interface you may want to replace
these commands from your WorkBench disk. In order to make more space on the
disk you should remove the printer drivers which you do not need from the
devs directory. Make sure, however that you keep a copy in case you later
need them. In addition you might want to delete the example document and
text in order to create more room. With these measures you should be able
to free up about 90K bytes of space on the disk.
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If you have any problems with PageSetter or wish to contribute
suggestions or application notes for the "New Laser Times" please feel
free to write to us at:
GOLD DISK Inc.
P.O. Box 789,
Streetsville, ON
CANADA, L5M 2C2.
You may also contact us through our vendor conference on BIX (Byte
Information Exchange) or Compuserve. To join our BIX conference, get onto
BIX and type "join golddisk" at any ":" prompt. On Compuserve simply type
'Go Amiga' and you'll find us on the AmigaVendor conference.